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    Side by side

    Sophia Midnight vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Shalimar Parfum Initial projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sophia Midnight vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Sophia MidnightShalimar Parfum Initial
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20202011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerIriniThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sophia Midnight

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Rose
    Patchouli

    Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Citrus
    Iris
    Earthy
    Caramel
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotGrapefruitTangerineFloral Notes
    BergamotOrangeGreen Notes
    Heart
    GeraniumJasmineNarcissusRoseWoody Notes
    IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
    Base
    PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaFrankincenseTonka Bean
    VanilleCaramelTonka BeanMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sophia Midnight vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Sophia MidnightShalimar Parfum Initial
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A late-night fragrance through and through. Not the kind that announces itself when you walk in, but the kind people notice when you're already gone. Warm florals over a patchouli-vanilla base that.Sophia Midnight
    The parfum concentration is richer than the EDT, yet the iris and caramel blend feels surprisingly light. Perfect for those seeking classic elegance without the weight.Shalimar Parfum Initial